Hi Tony, thanks for another great video. I think the group planting already has the feel and appearance of a copse in nature and will only get better in time. 👍
The tree that you want to replace just needs to be moved back. I honestly like the look of the thin trees on the outside give age to the forest because they are new to the expanding forest. As for the 1 in the middle swap with other outside tree. Going to look amazing in a couple of years.
Nice looking group Tony. Thinking about the thickness of that front tree – If you were to separate the group into 2 groups, the left 8 and the right 7, there is a natural gap between the two groups to form a path or something in the future. Then the end tree of the left hand group is perfect thickness and you have a nice thick trunk in the centre of that group already. The same situation also exists for the right hand group of 7. Actually, thinking about the 2 groups, when you come to repot, you could raise the level of the left and right groups and form a kind of ravine in between them. What do you think? 👍👍
Nice forest and work. I agree with Guy. Especially about changing the grade of the planting on the next repot. Either way they’re developing well and set up nicely for the future. Thanks, keep growing
If you stick to one group rather than separating it into two groups as per Guy’s very creative suggestion, replacing the middle tree with a thicker one makes sense!
I remember this planting you did in spring does need reducing in height, these plantings don’t look much in the start of winter but they do look good in spring, just hope you have buds lower down after you have reduced the height. You said you don’t have a dad then who the hell was the guy helping you I am sure you called ? Take care Tony.
Hi tony was wondering if maybe you could do a video on winter protection for trees in unpredictable uk weather? Love the videos and happy your nearly back to a full smile aswell💪🏻🌳
Was nice to catch up on your "work" after my wood carving class (badger head for walking stick). Not done a group yet still deciding on species. If my seeds grow will do maples too. Keep growing xx
Yes definitely a thicker tree in the middle would look good Tony, make it the thickest tree i think. Its a really nice little forest, you've done a great job with the composition. 👍
Nice group, I have several young trees that I am growing on a bit before I put them in a group. Regarding the small low branches you are removing, would you be better leaving them, for now, to help the trunks thicken. I like the rope trick Cheers Richard.
I always use garden ties and assorted strings for tie downs….less scarring on the branches. Works very well for training willow branches, too. Why don’t you just cut the twin trunk away on the tree on the left edge (front view)? It was already well rooted, and had a nice little bend if you removed the other trunk. Just a thought….it’s always the objective to have a forest group’s roots all intertwine together, so I try and disrupt established plants as little as possible in a grouping…..unless it’s to replace a dead one. How cold do your winters get, and do you get tip die back from pruning this time of year?
Nice Work! I would go with the thinner tree in the middle, as there are some thicker Trees on the Left and Right Already. Otherwise ist could Easily Look too symmetrical!? and as there are already a lot of trees in this small area and they will also thicken a bit more I think keeping it more light-weight looks better in the future.
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I thought Peter Chan was in da house.
Learning Bonsai I've had a new application for spring.
Thanks for sharing that, I've yet to try a forest.
Hi Tony, thanks for another great video. I think the group planting already has the feel and appearance of a copse in nature and will only get better in time. 👍
The tree that you want to replace just needs to be moved back.
I honestly like the look of the thin trees on the outside give age to the forest because they are new to the expanding forest.
As for the 1 in the middle swap with other outside tree.
Going to look amazing in a couple of years.
Nice looking group Tony. Thinking about the thickness of that front tree – If you were to separate the group into 2 groups, the left 8 and the right 7, there is a natural gap between the two groups to form a path or something in the future. Then the end tree of the left hand group is perfect thickness and you have a nice thick trunk in the centre of that group already. The same situation also exists for the right hand group of 7. Actually, thinking about the 2 groups, when you come to repot, you could raise the level of the left and right groups and form a kind of ravine in between them. What do you think? 👍👍
Nice forest and work. I agree with Guy. Especially about changing the grade of the planting on the next repot. Either way they’re developing well and set up nicely for the future. Thanks, keep growing
If you stick to one group rather than separating it into two groups as per Guy’s very creative suggestion, replacing the middle tree with a thicker one makes sense!
Looks like a nice composition. 😀👍I would not add a more heavy trunk in the middle of the pot. The risk is that it will look far too symetric.
Perfect Tony!! That improved it alot!! When you bend the tree you got a littel pathway to the forest! Nice!
Great group either way. I do like Guy’s idea about separating into two groups.
Very good looking forest. I really like how the trunk color pops against the dark pot!
Yeah Tony, swap that middle tree with the thicker one on the left (looking face on). Lovely arrangement mate, keep up the good work!
Great job tony ,you should trust that the centre tree will thicken as it is naturally placed and would change the feel of the copse.
I remember this planting you did in spring does need reducing in height, these plantings don’t look much in the start of winter but they do look good in spring, just hope you have buds lower down after you have reduced the height. You said you don’t have a dad then who the hell was the guy helping you I am sure you called ? Take care Tony.
Nice work!
Hi tony was wondering if maybe you could do a video on winter protection for trees in unpredictable uk weather? Love the videos and happy your nearly back to a full smile aswell💪🏻🌳
Bonsai phill very good quality trees nice group thanks Tony Nice video thanks. Mate
Was nice to catch up on your "work" after my wood carving class (badger head for walking stick). Not done a group yet still deciding on species. If my seeds grow will do maples too. Keep growing xx
Yes definitely a thicker tree in the middle would look good Tony, make it the thickest tree i think. Its a really nice little forest, you've done a great job with the composition. 👍
Great video Tony..
Nice group, I have several young trees that I am growing on a bit before I put them in a group. Regarding the small low branches you are removing, would you be better leaving them, for now, to help the trunks thicken. I like the rope trick
Cheers
Richard.
I always use garden ties and assorted strings for tie downs….less scarring on the branches. Works very well for training willow branches, too. Why don’t you just cut the twin trunk away on the tree on the left edge (front view)? It was already well rooted, and had a nice little bend if you removed the other trunk. Just a thought….it’s always the objective to have a forest group’s roots all intertwine together, so I try and disrupt established plants as little as possible in a grouping…..unless it’s to replace a dead one. How cold do your winters get, and do you get tip die back from pruning this time of year?
Just remove the right hand side of the fork.
Nice Work!
I would go with the thinner tree in the middle, as there are some thicker Trees on the Left and Right Already. Otherwise ist could Easily Look too symmetrical!? and as there are already a lot of trees in this small area and they will also thicken a bit more I think keeping it more light-weight looks better in the future.
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